2022: Atomic Mass of Rubidium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...)

Each atom has its own properties, including Rubidium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Rubidium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 85,4678. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Rubidium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Rubidium Overview

Rubidium Atomic Mass

85,4678

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Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Rb (Rubidium)

Atomic Number

37

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Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff

Year: 1861

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Used as a catalyst, photocells, and vacuum and cathode-ray tubes.

Sources

Occurs abundantly, but so widespread that production is limited. Usually obtained from lithium production.

Name Origin

Latin: rubidus (deep red); the color its salts impart to flames.

Want to learn more details and data about Rubidium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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